Sheffield United 3-3 Manchester United: 5 players who were impressive for the Red Devils

3. Daniel James

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The Welshman might prefer playing on the left-hand side of the field but he had done a commendable job on the right side for the Red Devils. That had helped Daniel James cement his place in the team of late. Against the Blades, he started from the right once more but spent the majority of the first half helping Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal with the threat of the opposition. Because United failed to create an outlet for him to run through the channels, the Welshman cut a frustrated figure in the first half. On the few occasions that he did have an opportunity to run at the opposition, his final balls and decision making were not up to the mark.

However, it is a credit to the character of James that he never stopped trying. In the 72nd minute, it was his initial cross that was headed into the path of Williams, who scored United’s first goal. After the Red Devils had drawn level, Daniel James continued to run at the defence and even switched back to the left. On one such occasion, the Welshman combined very well with Anthony Martial, playing a one-two to get behind the home defence and into the box. James did have an opportunity to score, but he showed his selfless side, preferring instead to lay the ball back to Rashford, who scored United’s third of the game.